Body air-conditioner



Sept. 8, 1936. c. L. MUMAUGH BODY AIR CONDITIONER Filed Feb. 16, 1935 grwc/wm CZarence L flfiemau giz Patented Sept. 8, 1936 urinal) STATES PATENT OFFICE l V BODY AIR-CONDITIONER Clarence L. Mumaugh, Lima, Ohio Application February 16,1935, Serial No. 6,903

6 Claims.

This invention relates to the class of medical appliances and has for its primary object to provide a device for conditioning the air surrounding certain portions of the body of the wearer especially under the armpits where the lymphatic glands are situated. v a

Another object of the invention resides in the provision of a device whereby an antiseptic orv Another object of the invention resides in the I provision of a device having the foregoing characteristics which will also function to cool the area around the armpits and thus prevent the accumulation of perspiration and eliminate the use of dress-shields and the like.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description when taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, in which,

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the apparatus in ,use, the garments of the wearer being removed to better disclose the device, and showing in dotte'd outline a tube, the use of' which is optional.

Figure 2 in an enlarged elevational viewof one of the bulbs or pumps adapted to be operated-by the natural movements of the arms.

Figure 3 is a vertical sectional view taken on line 3-'-3 of Figure 2,and

Figure 4 is a detail sectional view through one of the ventilating flap valves, taken on line 4-4 of Figure 2.

Referring to the drawing each armpit. These bulbs are preferably formed of rubber or rubber composition and are of a shape to adapt them to positions under the armpit withp arms.

The bulbs are provided with inlet valves-on the rear edges and outlet valves 3 on the forward edges. Also auxiliary flap valves 4 are provided on-the sides of the serve to permit the projection of a portion of the treated air around the armpits. These flap valves are normally held clcsed by their position against l function as an aid in the treatment of colds and u the body but are allowed to open more or less from in detail, the numeral I indicates the bulb orpump, there being one for g bulbs next to the body which time to time due to the natural movements of the arms during the activities of the day. -It is these movements of the arms of course which also compress the bulb from time to time and allow it to expand soas to cause a circulation of air.

The numeral 5 indicates the drug or perfume which is placed in the bulb through the flap valves 6. This materialmay be a deodorant, disinfectant, antiseptic, coldvirus killer, germicide, or other drugs, remedies, perfumes, oils, or such ingredients W as desired, depending upon the requirements of the occasion and the personal wishes of the user. The pumps or bulbs i are preferably supported under the armpits by means of straps or loops 6- which extend over the shoulders of the wearer 1 and are connected to the front and rear edges of the bulbs. The straps 6 are maintained in their proper positions on the shoulders by means of a connecting band I which has its respective ends connected to the straps. It will be apparent go therefore that the apparatus may be placed in position by merely extending the arms through the straps 6 just as an overcoat or similar article of wearing apparel is put on.

The numeral 8 indicates a flexible tube of rub- 25 bar or the like whichmay be engaged over the outlet valve 3 and extended through an opening, such as a buttonhole, in the outer garment, and is provided with a tip or nipple 9. This attachment is of optional use and is intended primarily 30 for persons who are sick or who are extremely susceptible to colds, and who therefore require more direct treatment than is possible by merely treating the surrounding air with disinfectants and the like.

As already stated, the present device has for its primary purpose to condition the air adjacent the lymphatic glands, and'this is accomplished by compressing the bulbs l by the natural movements of the arms, which causes the treated air to be ejected, from time to time through the flap valves 4 and ejecting valve 3. This circulation of the air not only cools the area around the armpits and causes an evaporation of perspiration, but also by reason of the material 5 placed in the bulbs, conditions the air around the respiratory organs and thus tends to prevent colds and other diseases and that it may be worn and operated in public in an inconspicuous manner.

In accordance with the patent statutes I have described what I now believe to be the preferred form of constructon of the apparatus, but inasmuch as various minor changes may be made in structural details it is intended that all such changes be included within the scope of the appended claims.

What is claimed is;

1. A body air-conditioner including an air pump, means for supporting the pump under the arm of the operator, said pump provided with an outlet.

2. A body air-conditioner including a compressible bulb adapted to be supported under the arm of the wearer, inlet and outlet valves at the respective ends of the bulb, and one or more auxiliary valves on a side of the bulb.

3. A body air-conditioner including a bulb adapted to be supported under the arm of the operator, inlet. and outlet valves in said bulb, and a tube attached to the outlet valve.

4. A body air-conditioner including an air pump, and means for supporting the same under the arm of a wearer so as to cause the same to be operated 'by the natural movements of the arm.

5. A bory air-conditioner incluing a substan-- tially bag-shaped bulb, means for supporting the bulb under the arm of the operator, and inlet and outlet valves provided in the bulb.

6. A body air-conditioner comprising a pair of bulbs, inlet and outlet valves for each bulb, and a harness for supporting the bulbs immediately below the armpits of the wearer.

CLARENCE L. MUMAUGH. 

